Madalynne says you know you’re a seamstress when…

Seamstresses, sewers, sewists… Whatever we call ourselves, we’re a strange lot. Things we do make perfect sense to us, but seem kind of wacky to anyone on the outside. Madalynne shares a list of telltale signs that you’re a sewing addict. Go to her post to see if you recognize any of the odd behaviors in her list. She had me pegged with 3 of the 9 things she listed! (Not only is my elastic color coordinated, it’s stored in rainbow order.) While you’re there, leave a comment telling her your own strange sewing ticks.

[photo from Madalynne]

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!